May 27 / 18.42 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.42

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attheraces.com/marketmovers Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3888
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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attheraces.com/marketmovers Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Form: 69

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual winning hurdler over 2m4f/3m in 2023, but well beaten in a 2m7f handicap hurdle and two Tapeta novices at around 1m4f since returning from 15 months off in March.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:43 Catterick

Fabuleux Du Clos

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Dual winner over hurdles (2m4f/3m) but he's 0-5 on the Flat; plugged on for a modest fourth in a maiden at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) 22 days ago and now steps back up in trip on this return to handicap company.

16/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

18:15 Carlisle

Fabuleux Du Clos

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

A dual winner over hurdles in 2023 (2m4f/3m); struggled over hurdles/Flat since returning from a lengthy absence; beaten 13l when seventh of nine at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in July and now drops back in trip.

100/1

Form: 52/0-0

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promise in two starts on Polytrack for Barry Brennan at the end of 2023 but well held in one turf run for Tom Dascombe last summer and (having been gelded) was well beaten on return/stable debut at Kempton in April.
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8th

10

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 1lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Lightly raced 5yo; tried blinkered and tongue tied when last of eight in 1m Southwell handicap in October on his final run for Paul Attwater; lots more is required for his new yard.

14/1

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

0-6 for three different trainers in a little under two years; ran well when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in July but has been off another four months since; needs more for the new headgear combination.

5/1

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

0-6 for three different trainers in a little under two years; ran well when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in July but has been off another four months since; needs more for the new headgear combination.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 1m2f winner Debatable (RPR 80), half-brother to winners One Last Dance (8.6f AW 2yo; 77) and Isaiah (1m5f; 66); dam 1m2f AW winner (78), half-sister to French 1m4f Listed winner; faces a stiff task on belated debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(10)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Thatsthewayitis

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

No form claims, having trailed home last of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) on belated debut.

100/1

3

(3)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thatsthewayitis

10st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Closely related to 1m2f winner Debatable (RPR 80), half-brother to winners One Last Dance (8.6f AW 2yo; 77) and Isaiah (1m5f; 66); dam 1m2f AW winner (78), half-sister to French 1m4f Listed winner; faces a stiff task on belated debut.

100/1

3

(3)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thatsthewayitis

10st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Closely related to 1m2f winner Debatable (RPR 80), half-brother to winners One Last Dance (8.6f AW 2yo; 77) and Isaiah (1m5f; 66); dam 1m2f AW winner (78), half-sister to French 1m4f Listed winner; faces a stiff task on belated debut.

100/1

6/1

Form: 1- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 11-2 when narrowly making a winning debut at Haydock (1m, heavy) in September; the form of that race hasn't worked out but half-brother and dam are Tapeta winners so interesting to see what the market says on return.
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8th

15

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

King Al

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

2-6 on Flat, with the second win registered over C&D (good) last August; two wins among his five hurdle races this season, including latest start, so he should be primed to run well again today.

6/1

1st

4

29th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 157y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

King Al

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Dual Flat winner who progressed again to edge out Talakan at Ludlow in February and, although it was a rather sobering defeat at Warwick, that was against older opposition; good ground won't bother him but others might be on kinder marks.

16/1

5th

8

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Warwick

King Al

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Acts on any ground; dual Flat winner who has shown steady progress in juvenile hurdles, most recently making all at Ludlow (2m) where held on by a neck from Talakan (declared 2:10); one of the main players.

7/2

Form: 41

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut when fourth of ten at Newbury (7f, good) last month and built on that when winning at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) three weeks later (first two clear); her classy pedigree suggests she is probably capable of a good deal more; major player.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Cajole

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won her maiden on AW in the spring and has proved consistent since, including in course handicap at the Royal meeting and at Listed/Group 3 level; quite a keen goer and this drop to 7f for the time since her debut could be a good move; acts on soft; gets the vote.

5/1

11

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Cajole

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Improved again when going down by 1l to Blue Bolt in C&D Listed event (good to firm) in July; her run of progressive form came to a halt when only fifth (American Gal second) in 1m Ascot Group 3 last time but she raced more freely than ideal.

11/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
185,000gns foal, 450,000gns yearling; sent off just 5-1 for his Chelmsford debut (7f, Polytrack) last November, but could only manage seventh of 12 (albeit surrounded by subsequent winners); gelded since and worth a market check on return, although he has an awkward draw.
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1st

2

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Breakdancer

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well backed and left earlier efforts well behind when winning a 7f handicap at Kempton 19 days ago; a 7lb rise asks more of him but the extra furlong shouldn't be an issue and he's capable of better; strong claims.

6/4

3

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Breakdancer

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Regressive RPRs at novice level but this son of Wootton Bassett is in good hands and may start to progress now handicapping; there was promise on his debut (sole Polytrack attempt); interesting.

3/1

4

(5)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Breakdancer

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not beaten far in a race that threw up several winners on debut in November (7f, AW) but again failed to settle and a long way below that level over further on reappearance; hood fitted for drop in trip/switch to turf but may be more a handicap type.

10/1

Form: 43

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise when in the frame over 1m2f at Kempton (Polytrack) and Chester (good) in his first two starts; not sure dropping in trip is ideal, though, and the outside stall is also of little help.
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4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Criminal

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

11-race maiden who returned to form with a near-miss over 1m2f on the AW 14 days ago, despite being slow to break; first-time headgear might do something for him; effective on grass.

5/2

2nd

3

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Criminal

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ten-race maiden and out of sorts so far this year; had little chance the way the race panned out in a 1m handicap here two weeks ago but he was keeping on well at the finish, boding well for today's return to 1m2f; drops in class too and he's of interest.

4/1

8th

11

(12)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Criminal

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three poor efforts this year and the handicapper's proving slow to relent; this the shortest trip he's tackled, round an easy course (no problem with 1m4f last year), and he isn't obviously fancied from yet another wide stall.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling, 250,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to four winners including Yafta (5.7f/6f including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 114); dam 5f/6f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 107), closely related to 5f Group 3 winner Swiss Spirit; attractive pedigree but stable doesn't have many winning newcomers; market should be revealing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Frank Stamper

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Relegated into a seller and he has form claims, having finished runner-up on two occasions this year; however, he did run desperately only ten days ago.

5/1

6th

3

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Frank Stamper

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

0-6 over hurdles but ran well when close second at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) last month and is probably still on a workable mark after 1lb nudge; good chance.

7/4

2nd

5

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:17 Fontwell

Frank Stamper

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Beaten favourite when only seventh at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last month and now 0-5 over hurdles but stayed on from poor position for second at Plumpton (2m, soft) two starts ago and may still have potential.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m winner (including AW; RPR 92), half-sister to 5.5f/6f Group 3 winner Sajir, out of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner; interesting to see how he fares in the market, especially in relation to stablemate Cajole.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:10 Hamilton

Nahraan

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Picked up well from an unpromising position to run down smart stablemate Cajole on 8.6f Wolverhampton debut in May and confirmed himself an exciting prospect with a 4l win under a penalty over 1m2f at Windsor (good) since; the way he powered clear in the closing stages suggests the slightly longer trip this evening will suit and this Group-entered colt can take the step up to Listed level in his stride.

13/8

3

(10)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Nahraan

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

By Make Believe out of a fairly useful 1m winner; 12-1 for 13-runner novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) 13 days ago and hampered at the start, but he travelled comfortably off the pace and passed eight rivals in the straight to win from a short-priced stablemate; that's easily the best form in this field and he looked highly promising.

2/7

9

(9)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nahraan

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

First foal; dam 1m winner (including AW; RPR 92), half-sister to 5.5f/6f Group 3 winner Sajir, out of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner; interesting to see how he fares in the market, especially in relation to stablemate Cajole.

6/1

Form: 42 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth of 13 behind the smart Cosmic Year on Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) and beaten just a short head in a first-time tongue-tie (now removed) in a five-runner Newcastle maiden (7f, Tapeta; third has won since) next time; high on list.
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1st

4

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:23 Pontefract

National Park

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Displayed promise in the spring on his first three starts (7f/8.6f, AW); returns from a break having been gelded and if he's anywhere near his best he'll be tough to beat for his top yard.

5/6

10

(2)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

National Park

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising fourth of 13 behind the smart Cosmic Year on Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) and beaten just a short head in a first-time tongue-tie (now removed) in a five-runner Newcastle maiden (7f, Tapeta; third has won since) next time; high on list.

3/1

10

(2)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

National Park

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising fourth of 13 behind the smart Cosmic Year on Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) and beaten just a short head in a first-time tongue-tie (now removed) in a five-runner Newcastle maiden (7f, Tapeta; third has won since) next time; high on list.

3/1

Form: 7-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh in both starts over 1m on turf, hinting at ability on this month's Yarmouth return; half-brother to a winner around here, but handicaps may be more his thing and Time Turner looks the stable's main hope.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

6

(14)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Raedwald

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Dead-heated for first in a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (Polytrack) in June but two poor efforts since; this is just his fourth handicap but a revival won't be easy from the widest stall.

25/1

13

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Raedwald

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Dead-heated for first at Lingfield in June when upped to 1m2f on handicap debut; that AW performance remains very much his best effort, though, as he disappointed when favourite back on turf at Doncaster (1m2f, good) three weeks ago.

25/1

Form: 38-

Last run: 270 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two 7f turf starts in August, running green both times and the second outing was in a Sandown maiden that worked out very well; returns from nine months off having been gelded; well worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

1

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Time Turner

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when running out the easy winner of a 1m4f handicap at Newcastle last week; 1lb well in under a penalty; good chance of following up.

7/2

1st

6

(10)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Time Turner

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Low-mileage 4yo who has made a solid start to his handicap career, finishing second over 1m2f here in a first-time visor (retained) 12 days ago; player now stepping up in trip.

3/1

7th

10

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Time Turner

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Edward Bethell

Well held in three starts for Richard Hannon, including on his Wolverhampton return (8.6f, Tapeta) in May (with jockey looking down as though something was amiss); changed hands for 12,000gns in July and has enough to prove on stable debut after another six months off.

25/1

66/1

Form: 40

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in both starts over 7f on Polytrack; handicaps become an option after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bevy

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Quite nicely bred and her dam stayed 1m4f so she could step up on the mild improvement shown when fifth of eight in a classified event here (about 1m1f) two weeks ago; fitting cheekpieces might also help.

16/1

5th

8

(7)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bevy

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

Massive prices and not within 17l of the winner in three starts over 7f/8.6f on the AW; hard to recommend unless backed.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £31.24

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cajole

Daily Mail:

Nahraan

Telegraph:

National Park

D Express:

Frank Stamper

NEWMARKET:

Breakdancer

Daily Mirror:

King Al

The Sun:

Nahraan

POSTDATA:

Cajole

The Times:

Cajole

The Guardian:

Cajole

The Star:

Cajole

Daily Record:

National Park